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Sunday, 26 June 2011

Some people believe that universities are producing more graduates than
needed, and that less emphasis should be placed on university education. Others
are of a different opinion. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.

University
education does equip students with wider perspective about life and better
general knowledge. However, increasing
number of university graduates find it hard to find employment and this raises
the question whether university education should be given less importance.

On the one hand, many graduates from universities are not employable, yet skilled
labour is in shortage in today’s growing industrial and business sectors. This indicates the wrong emphasis given to
tertiary education, whereas sufficient number of school graduates do not opt
for technical education, as required by the job market. This tendency would lead to further unemployment
of the educated youth, which is already being experience in many parts of the
world. Evidences in many industrialised
countries like Australia show that increasing number of graduates are forced to
choose jobs that do not match their qualifications. Moreover, as their knowledge is often not
used, the huge investment that government makes for their education can go waste.

In contrast,
there are those who believe that the purpose of education is not just to teach
a trade. Hence, university graduates, with
their superior knowledge have a greater role to play for the development of the
nation. They are better equipped to take
up leadership in many areas of social life.
Hence, they believe, the importance given to university education is
justified.

Nonetheless,
viewing from a practical point of view, and the difficulties experienced by
university degree holders in finding jobs, one needs to admit that universities
churn out more graduates than required.
There are evidences that suitable job openings are scarce for large
number of graduates and postgraduates in subjects like history, philosophy,
language and even science.

In conclusion,
although an excess in the number of university students may reflect the level
of education in the country, it would create certain practical problems like
unemployment among the educated youth and scarcity of skilled labour.

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Wednesday, 22 June 2011

Reducing global environmental damage should be handled by governments rather than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The damage to the environment is increasing at an alarming rate mainly due to human activities. Although a great deal of effort is being now made by governments all over the world, individuals also have a major role to play in the minimising global environmental hazards.

To start with, one of the major reasons for the pollution of the environment is the uncontrolled use of automobiles. If individuals can make a conscious effort to change their lifestyle, by cutting down the use of private cars and use public transport, it would substantially reduce the burning of fossil fuels. For instance, serious attempt should be made by individuals to travel to work regularly by buses and trains. The lack of public support can seriously hamper any government endeavour towards the reduction of pollution.

Again, people use enormous amount of plastic in daily life, which is a hazardous pollutant of the soil. Individuals can make a great contribution for the protection of the environment, opting for eco friendly substitutes. An ideal way to do this is by using paper and cloth bags instead of plastic in supermarkets.

Finally, people should gradually withdraw from excess consumerism, which has greatly contributed to the over exploitation of natural resources. This would mean that they should give greater priority to durable and reusable products in the shopping list, consequently discouraging ‘use and throw’ culture.

In conclusion, individuals have a crucial role in joining hands with the government in reducing the harm caused to the environment.

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